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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31
Sheep Raising in Montana.

1t is only ten years since the irst sheep
were brought into Montana, and last
wear the wool clip was over three mil
lion pounds. The climate gives the
finest fiber to the wool, and the sheep
seem hardy and healthy. Last year the
deaths were only two per cent in the
fiocks.
Medium, rather than very tine-wool-
ed sheep. are considered most profitable.
The wool is remarkably free from burs
and dirt; and the sheep are very healthy,
though tine scab is prevalent and re-
quires the same vigorous treatment for
its eradication as elsewhere. Some hay
and shelter are provided for winter.
Fresh pasture is reserved for ewes in
the lambing season, which comes tho
last of April and IN May. Shearing is
done without previous washing. and
dipping follows the shearing.
In order to make 4 success in the
sheep business here, sheepmen have
found that they must put up from
twenty-five to forty tons OF hay for
every thousand head. besides building
sheds in which the animals may seek
shelter during excessive cold. The hay
can be put up at from two dollars to
two dollars and half per ton, and is
an absolute necessity to successful
sheep husbandry here.
The average clip in this territory is
about six and one-half pounds per
sheep, though isolated instances arc re-
ported of clips of twenty-five pounds
american AgriculturiSt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31
Didn't Care for His houl.


Once in while even the unawed
humorist meets his match. Mark Twain
was travelling. IN q car on the New
York & New Haven Road short time
ago with two clerical friends whose
company he is particularly fond of.
The three sat together in the car, and
only an expert could have distinguished
Mark from the clergyman. The three
heads were bent to u focus while Mark
was relating one of his pilgrimage ex-
periences, when a fourth head was un-
steadily inserted in the circle, and "a
booty but sympathetic face was upturn-
ed to listen.
The head was gently showed aside
and the three resumed their pow-wow.
Again the ruby-tipped nose vas insert
ed and again it was smut out. When
for third time the mead appeared I'M
abashed, like jack-in-a-box, Mark
lost patience, and launching up his
broad shoulders he slid the head back
along The top of the seat. remarking
gravely: My friend, we are settling q
delicate doctrinal point touching damn
alton. and we want yon TO keep your
head out of danger"
AS he drawled out the last word the
drunken head fell over the end of tho
seat-back with an emphasis that made
its teeth rattle, but the owner soon lift
ed it and stuck it back in the ring,
murmuring plaintively: "Why, deacon,
you don't seem to care - for nv
soulr-BOSton Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

Not long ago young lady having
entered goods store not thou
sand miles from New York politely re-
Quested To be shown n certain article.
An impatient clerk in churlish manner
obeyed her wishes. whats the price?"
she asked. Three dollars.n was the
unceremonious reply. Three dollarsm
exclaimed the lady in surprise chow
very high your prices are!n They're
cheap enough, if youth imagine so.
was the surly reply. We'll. you may
wrap il up for me and will take it, !"
said the lady. The article was accord
ingly packed, and the lady, taking 1t
in her hands, was leaving the store, but
the alarmed clerk. running after her.
exclaimed, Madame. you have not
paid me" "Oh. yes have. if You'll
only imagine so. she archly replied
The article was paid for, but not, how
ever, before the proprietor took in the
situation. Dry Goods Chronicle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

A wcll-known lawyer of Galesville.
Wisconsin, was going downtown 10 his
office. As he was passing the residence
of Mrs. P. her little boy. about one
ana half years old. was running away
across the street. and his sister was
after MIN to bring him back. The
lawyer said to the girl, I'D let him go;
he is hardly worth the bringing back. I"
The mother of the child, who had not
been seen, was standing near the door,
and heard the remark; as quick as q
flash she spoke to the girl and said,
YES, you had better bring him back.
as we intend to make lawyer Of him. +"
-Harper's Magazine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31
PLATTEYILLE.
CITY AND VICINITY BRIEFS.

Rev +. Z. Clough and Milton Jones
went to Georgetown Friday evening to
attend the revival meeting being con-
Quoted there by Rev. j. M. Phelps
Grant Eastman, of Cuba City, was in
Platteville Friday visiting the Normal.
Lincoln Peacock, of Georgetown, was
in Platteyille Friday.
Geo. He'll, of Georgetown. visited the
Normal one day last week
Will Thomas and his sister Jennie
went to Montfort Saturday morning to
spend Sunday with their parents.
Mr.. Jap Rewey, of Weasen, Neb,
is here visiting relatives and old ac-
quaintances in the city and vicinity.
Geo. Robbins and wife, who have
been visiting her father, Rev. Mr.. Irish, of
Portage, for the past months. have re-
turned home
e.. ID. Sueeter and wife, of Lancaster,
visited in the city the latter part of last
week.
Mr.. ALI Cooley, of Waverly, Neb.,
who has been visiting his parents and
other relatives in the vicinity, expects to
return home this week
A soclable was held by the Mound
school last Friday evening The school
is taught by Geo. Perry, of this city.
j. v Gardner still offers to his Gus
toners the best of bargains. and will
give perfect satisfaction in all goods sold
by him. Call on him when in town and
see what he viii do for YOU.
The back room of the NJ. L. church
has undergone the contemplated changes.
Revival meetings viii begin at that
church tonight.
DIED. 49, In Platteville. Wednesday
night, Jan. &c. of hemorrhage and ca
tarrh of the throat, John Pothour aged
81 years. He was born IN Platteville
and has always resided here. He was
married about II years ago to Miss
Champion and had one child The
N'NN WYNN bhN a. NNstA vi NNO OlO
and the wife soon followed He fol-
lowed the occupation of plasterer He
was highly esteemed by those with whom
he associated. The funeral was held at
the NJ. f. church. The fire department,
of which he was a member, attended in
n body.
James Rowe hauled three loads of hay
into Platteyille last week with one pair
of horses. The weights of the three
loads were 500, $500 and $3.50. This
does not include the weight of the sled
He received for the same SS9.25.
Mr.. John McNett was sick n part of
last week.
4 birth day party was held Thursday
evening at the residence of NJ. p.
Rindlaub, in honor of his dau ter
Bessie
The pupils of Miss Gardner's class, at
the Brick school, were out for a sleigh
ride Thursday evening
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

Thousands of helpless and bewilder-
ed people thronged the impossible
streets. vainly struggling against the
forces Of nature that filled the air with
terror and blocked every avenue of
escape, cries for help arose in every
direction. the dread and horror Of"
What's that you're reading-tho
Charleston earthquake" mo; snow
storm IN Philadelphia. - nrdette
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31
How He Sold His Wood.

A woman was standing with her arms
resting on the front gate, when a squint-
eyed old fellow. wearing the conven-
tional habiliments of the pine bills and
carrying an enormous ox-whip, came
along and asked:
Have you seen anything Nv or little
bay steer round hyar?"
mo"
"Er steer with er white star in his
forehead?"
mo"
''Sorter limps with the left hind foot,
but pretty peart, taken altogether"
81 tell you no." the woman snapped.
"Fotch er load Nv wood in this morn
in an ole Darb-that's the steers
name-got out Nv the wagin yard an
crared hisself It's the steer ! bought
frum Ben Hardin last fall-lean Ben.
Yer know him. reckonP"
mo, don't"
"Wall. rest easy erbout it, fur it amt
your fault, kase Ben gifts acquainted
with mighty nigh ever woman he ken.
i don't know wh'ar Ben got the steer,
but that amt none Nv my business.
Amt seed him. have yer?"
Il tell you nor the woman almost
screamed.
IL didn't know but he would er come
up thisher way. fur thar amt no tellin'
whar he'll go when he gifts a chance.
Went over TO old Jim McLauthem's
place one day an fell in the well. Don't
know old Jim. do youP"
mo. don't; and more than that,
don't want TO know him nor you either.
Go on away from here"
"Oh, yer oughtcnter talk thater way
erbout old Jim. Wy. he's the man that
diskivered tho persimmon puddin'.
Ant seed nothin' of the steer, yer say?"
''lf you don't go away from here I'll
call policeman.
''Oh. don't put yerse'f to no trouble
on my ercount 1 may be honerylook-
in, but | amt no fool. | married the
puttiest oman in all our neighborhood,
an when leave home allus tells nv
wife that il find putter oman than
she is, that-well. / never expect to see
one, that's all, but l have. Madam"
taking off his yellow SLOUGH hat and
making bow, '.you air that lady"
''Oh, what an old fool you arer' the
woman laughingly replied.
YES. madam, | am er fool-er fool
erbout beauty, but not erbout nothin'
else. Some men 'air afeerd to tell err
oman that she's purity. but / amt
There never wuz nothin' cowardly
erbout me. Ter tell yer the truth. amt
lost no steer. but when | seed yer had
ter trump up some sort Nv er yarn. I've
got er cod an er half Nv wood round
here on er wagin that I'm going ter sell.
but sense I've been talkin' ter you I've
forgot all erbout the wood Yer'll Nv
cose excuse me fur talkin' ter yer so. fur
l am an ole man. while you air young
ernuf ter be my daughter. Yer'll par
don me, won't yer?'
''Oh, certainly. What do YOU ask for
your wood?"
You may have the cod an err ha'f
fur So"
''All right" the delighted woman re-
piled. Bring it around here and
throw it over the fence"
He drove around, threw over quar-
ter of cord of green pine poles, collect
ed the So. bowed TO the woman. and
went away.-ArkdRSaU Traveller.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

Il hear YOU have broken off with
Clinchum," said one young lady to an
other the other day on the bridge. Yes;
am sorry, but it had to be. He insult
ed papa. why, what did ne do?"
We'll. you know last Sunday night
papa kinder helped him off the front
steps when he departed. and he came
around Monday morning with Il pair OF
padded slippers. and asked the old man
to wear them out OF respect OF Ills feel.
ings. st. PGut Heratd.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31
Obituary..

Died at Lancaster, January -. 1857, ~ lang
fever, Oracle daughter of William and Mary
smith. aged months and Is days
Dear Oracle has gone with the angels,
They came ct the close Of the dAy
And whispered their beautiful stories
To lOro her from earthland away.
Dear Oracle has gone with the angels
Aud never again shall we hear
The voice that awakened sweet music
Float over the solitude drear
Oh fearful aud sadwas our parting.
When. shadows orept over the day,
And closed her blue eyes 70 our pleading
And dsrkere6 bur 'dcsolate wsy
81. .4.eG So
But there was rejoicing in heaven
And beSutfGfSoundS in the air.
And Oracle vent up with the angels
Away from III SORROWS and care
=" NJ A c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

Seine children take naturally to a
practical view of things. 4 little girl
was saying her prayers the other even
ing, closing up with God bless papa
and mamma, little sister. and every
body, and keep us from harm this
night Amen" The 'little sister," .
bright-eyed puss of 5 years. quietly re-
marked: If you'd said everybody to
begin with you needn't nave made such
q long prayer. Boston Budget.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

Senator Spooner from this state has
been appointed to take the place of
Gen. Logan on the committee on
privileges and elections by the unani-
nous request of the members of that
committe
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

Yes" he said. Il was in California
from 40 to 60. so | know something
about the country" Did you dig much
goldP' Never dug any. do you
mean to say that You were in California
In 40 and didn't dig for gold?" Yes,
that's what | mean to say; let other
people dig it for me; kept y hotel. -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

The zinc works in Mineral Point have
started up again after being shut down
for repairs about a month.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

Wells the brakeman of the Rio dIsas-
ter has been acquitted. The blame of
the accident has not been located.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

We have received copies of a weekly
paper just started in Milwaukee. 1t is
called The World, and declares itself to be
"a live newspaper without hobby.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

Hon. NJ. j. Briggs, appointed rs
postmaster at Dodgville has been con-
iirmed by the senate, but he has not yet
received his commission.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

A charter was obtained last week at
Madison for railroad from Lake
Geneva to Portage, ITO miles, by way
of Elkhorn and Whitewater.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-01-31

There is a report that Armour will
build packing house at Racine.
, 1887-06-02

WAsHINGToN, June 1.-The follow.
ing is a recapitulation OF the debt
statement issued to-day Interest
bearing debt principal, $1 1O6,3l5,sl2
interest, $11,7O9 ,l63; total 81 lis, ,O24 ).
975. Debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity of principal
$6,64l ,295; interest, $196,1O7; total
$6,S37 ,4O2 Debt bearing no interest
$592,7 ,770,773; total debt principal, ST..
6S5,636, $50; interest. $ll ,905,27l
total, $l,697, ,542 ,151. Total debt
less the available cash
items, $l,32O,233, ,154 SO; debt less
cash in treasury, June l, 1887 ST.
1921 1922; decrease of debt dur
ing the month, Us, ,SSS ,997 65; decrease
of debt since June 30, 1856, $9l ,S54,.
921.3l. Cash in the treasury available
for reduction Of public debt, $377, :
S,997 33; reserve fund and funds
unavailable for reduction of debt,
$1SS,96O, ,52S.72; total cash in treasury
as shown by treasurer's general ac-
count, 1886, 1863 ,526O5.
, 1887-06-02
The Earthquake.

CITY OF MEXICO (via Gal alveston),
May 3O.-Reports coming from the
various southern points of the repub-
lie, show the earthquake of Sunday
morning was felt very generally. 1t
is universally stated that the shocks
were felt in Jelepa, Cordova, Espranga,
Tehueana, Pueblo and Exaca. 1t has
been ascertained that the acqueduct
here is cracked in some places, and
a curious phenomenon reported is
that the water was first heated and
afterward cooled, and confirming
evidence has been received of a sui.
phurous gathering preceptibly at vari-
Gus points.
, 1887-06-02
Crippled for Appropriations,

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The gold
holdings in the United States treasury
have increased SO, ,OOO,O 900 since May
lst. There has been very little change
in silver circulation during the
past month. The demand
for notes of small denominations
continues heavy and far exceeds the
supply. The appropriation for print
ing small certificates is we'll nigh ex-
hausted, and nothing can be done to
meet the large orders constantly COM
ing in until further appropriations
for the next fiscal year becomes
available.
, 1887-06-02
Effects of the Shock.

CITY OF MEXICo, (via Galveston. }
May 31.-The government is having
theatres and other large public build
ings inspected to see if any serious
damages, such as might result in future
catastrophes, occurred in the earth
quake Sunday morning. Police re-
ports show few accidents caused by
the shock. Some roofs fell in, injuring
several persons and some small houses
were overthrown. 1t will cost large
sum to repair the broken section of
the aqueduct. Much anxiety is felt
as to the condition OF the cathedral
cupola which was cracked by the
shock.
, 1887-06-02
New Gold Fields.

FORT SMITH, Ark, May 3O-A re-
port from the Golden City mining
region received tonight brings glow
ing accounts of the rich gold fields
in that vicinity. Rich placer claims
are being located and are said to ex-
tend for six miles. Assays to-day
from quartz mines show from $36 to
$59 per ton free smelling ore. Large
quantities of gray copper are found in
the mines and many capitalists from
this city are investigating these and
there is promise of great results.
, 1887-06-02
Well Shaken UP.

CITY OF MEXICO, (via Galveston, }
May 29.-At ten minutes to 3 o'clock
this morning there was felt here vio-
lent shaking OF the earth, or sort OF
lifting motion, which lasted five Sec
onds. Next there came, prefaced by
low roar, and accompanied by IL stiff
breeze, ~ violent oscillation of the
earth from east to west, which awoke
nearly every one, lasting, AS it did,
thirty seconds. Houses swayed as if
they were ships at sea, and persons
arising from their beds were in many
cases thrown with force to the floor.
Bells were rung in hotels, and every
where doors were forced open; then
came still another oscillation Of much
greater violence, proceeding from
north to south. During this shock
crOckery was thrown down and
pictures demolished in several houses.
Thousands OF persons dressed them
selves and did not go to bed again.
Reports received to-day by Governor
Ceballos, of the federal district, do not
show any fatalities as result of the
earthquake, and denizens of suburban
towns report about the same sensations
as were felt by the inhabitants of the
metropolis. At the school of
mines, Secretary Ugalde reports
that the seismic instruments showed
that heavy shock had taken place
These instruments are self-registerine
and prove that the shock Of this morn
ing was a severe one. At the Office o
Governor Ceballos it is reported that
the shock was much more severe thar
that of 1882.
, 1887-06-02

WASHINGTON, May 30.-Prizes in
the National drill We're distributed this
afternoon, Gen. p. II. Sheridan pres
enting them to the winners. They
were us follows: Company prizes
First--Lennox rifles 5000; Second
Company ID, first Minnesota, $500 (;
Third--Belknap rifles, of Texas, $1,-
100, Fourtl,-National rifles, Of Wash.
ington, $1,000: Fiflh-San Antonio
rifles, $500. Battalion prizes. First
Washington light infantry $4,000 ;
Second-Lo,isville, KY, legion x1 500.
Light Artillery prizes: First-In-
dinnapolis Light Artillery, $1,000,
Second--Milwaukec Light Battery,
$1,000.
Iouaves' prizes: First-Chicago
Zouaves. $1,000. Second Memphis
Merchants, $3.50.
Military Academy, $1,000. Second
Maryland Agricultural College, $3.50
Resimental prize to the 1st resim nj
OF Virginia only competing, company
stand Of colors and silver and bronze
medals to officers.
Machine gun prize to battery A
Ohio's silver trophy $3.50. Battery A
Louisville legion. second 800.
Individual diill-First, private ii
G.. Stocks, San Antoine Rifles. gold
medal and 800. Second-First Ser.
geant G. Il. Conrad Co. b, Washington
light infantry silver medal and $75
irhird-First Sargent j. p. Wagner
Company A, Louisville legion, bronze
medal and $50. III addition to the
list of prizes announced to be
awarded by the board, the executive
committee bestowed upon the First
light battery of Wisconsin gold
medal for proficiency in sabre drill
legion drum corps for proficiency in
music and movements.
, 1887-06-02
MOxican Notes.

CITY OF MEXICO, (via Galveston }
June 1.-The senate has ratified the
treaty of friendship of commerce and
navigation with France.
The government continues to re-
ceive news regarding the earthquake
Sunday morning. A telegram from
Acapulco, on the Pacific coast, states
that continuous shocks have been felt,
no damage resulted. A slight shock
WAS experienced At Tehuantepec and
Chilsnsingo, and houses cracked and
roofs fell in. Ten minor oscillations
were experienced subsequent 70 the
6rst.
, 1887-06-02
sPORTING NOTES.
RACES.

LATONIA, June Loving to u heav;'
rain last night the track was again in
bad condition to-day. Attendance
good. For three year old and upwards
six furlongs, Jno. Henry won, Jennie
McFarland I'd, Alfred 3rd; time 118a.
For maidens, all ages, seven fur
longs, Gov. Emon won. Blue Time 2d,
Walker 3rd; time l :35s Mile, Little
Wench won, Fount I'd, Biddy Bow
ling 3rd time :48t. For fillies three
year olds, mile and half furlong, Gus
site won, Hindo Rose ID, Comidie
3zd time :68.
Latonia cup, all ages, mile and three
quarters, Fosteral won, Kaloop ID,
OFallon 3rd time 8 isl.
, 1887-06-02
Postmaster Suicides.

BISMARCK, June 1.-The body OF
postmaster Canon, OF Fort Lincoln,
was washed ashore ut Winona, sixty
five miles south Of here yesterday.
The post Office inspector found irregu-
larities in the Office and intimated that
Canon was likely to be arrested and
imprisoned. He disappeared from the
post Office at 6 o'clock in the evening
and it was not until the finding OF the
body in the Missouri could any facts
in the case be ascertained. He was
worth about $4,000 and 20 far as
learned leaves no will.
, 1887-06-02
A Hardened Wretch.

READING, Pa, June 1.-The re-
mains of the two boys who were so
brutally murdered by their grand
father, William Showers, were buried
to-day in the Valley cemetery, at
Annevlle. Thousands of persons
attended the burial, and public ex-
element is undated. Showers wife
died suddenly u year ago, and his
daughter, the mother of the boys,
several months later, and there is now
suspicion that the desire of Showers
to marry Miss Sargent led him to take
the life of his wife and daughter A
thorough investigation will be made
, 1887-06-02
Robbery at GaiHrid.
Special to the REVIEW.

GARFIELD, June Last evening
about o'clock thief broke into the
postotlice at this place and about 800
in stamps and $63 in money was
stolen. The stamps were Of the de-
nomination Of one, two, four. five and
ten cents. The money consisted OF
one $50 bill, old and patched, one
$40 bill and some silver. A memoran-
dun book with the name of George
Harrington written on the fly leaf was
left by the thief.
, 1887-06-02
ARRESTED FOR TREASON.

Reutsche Zeitung announces the
arrest of Cabannes, clerk, and Brink
ner, superintendent of messengers,
who have been employed in the pres
ident's Office at Strassburg, on charge
of treason. Cabannes admits that lie
has been in communication with the
French intelligence department
Another official named Glausinger
who had just been arrested and tried
committed suicide. He confessed be-
ing bribed by Cabannes, who gave
him secret documents from the Strass-
burg lithographic department.
, 1887-06-02
Murder.

DAYTON, o., May 31.--Intense ex-
element was created tonight by the
shooting down Of Fowler Stoddard. by
a man named Chubb, who stepped up
to him on the street and shot him in
the left ear. The assassin claims that
the shot was accidental, but it is
thought that he mistook the victim
for another man. Surgeons think StOd-
dard will die. He is u younger son of
the eminent lawyer Henry Stoddard
and relative of the Sherman family.
, 1887-06-02

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Mr. George
E. Lemon, general treasurer of the
Logan fund, has completed and trans
mitted to Mrs. Logan detailed state
ment of the source and respective
amounts of subscriptions to the fund,
as well as the disposition made Of the
money. All subscriptions have been
paid except one by Geo. w. Murray,
Of Montreal, of $1,000. The aggregate
Of subscriptions paid is S63, ,O43.45.
, 1887-06-02
Church Mattera.

OMAHA, Neb., June 1.-The thirty
third biennial convention Of the An
gelic Lutheran church in the United
States opened this evening The gen
eral synod represents 233, con-
ssting of S7G ministers and l34, $40
members. There are 1872 delegates in
attendance from all parts of the coun-
try. The synod begins tomorrow
morning.
, 1887-06-02
Died Of His Wound.

DAYTON, Ohio, June l.-Fowler
Stoddard, who was shot by Newton
Chubb last night, died this morning
The assassin was remanded to jail
without bail on charge OF murder in
the first degree.